Transport Safety
Police in New South Wales have been involved with transport safety since the steam age. Today's Commuter Crime Unit Police, Local Area Commands and other specialist police work closely with RailCorp Transit Officers and other partner agencies to target crime and encourage responsible behaviour on the transport network.
Police Commuter Crime Unit
The Primary role of the NSW Police Force Commuter Crime Unit is to provide High Visibility Policing of the transport network. Uniformed Police make patrols of:
- RAIL: Trains, Rail stations, Bus and Rail interchanges, Rail lines and sidings, Mono/ light rail.
- BUS: Interchanges, bus stops, bus patrols and routes.
- FERRY: Wharves, ferry patrols.
- TAXI: Taxi ranks, pick up points, taxi inspections.
The Commuter Crime Unit provides an intelligence based response to transport crime hotspot locations, times and periods. This includes a focus on special events such as New Year's Eve celebrations, Anzac Day and major sporting events.
In addition to uniform patrols, special teams operate in plain clothes targeting identified problem areas and graffiti vandalism. Working in collaboration with the RailCorp Security Division, the NSW Police Force Rail Vandalism Task Force detects and prosecutes offenders for matters including malicious damage, graffiti and trespassing in the rail corridor.
Useful Links
Transport Safety and Security
Stop Graffiti Vandalism
http://www.graffiti.nsw.gov.au
Crime Prevention
City Rail Security
http://www.cityrail.info/security/index.jsp
Travelling Tips for Seniors
http://www.sydneybuses.info/getting-around/travel-safety-tips/tips-for-seniors.htm